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C$ 91+ Direct flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Tue 19/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 28/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/11C$ 204
Tue 13/16:05 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 20/16:20 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/11C$ 205
Wed 14/16:05 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 21/18:25 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/11C$ 212
Tue 20/15:20 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 21/18:35 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/11C$ 233
Fri 27/26:40 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 27/211:45 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 28/11C$ 307
Sun 28/126:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 4/17:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 30/11C$ 377
Thu 5/26:40 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 7/23:25 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/11C$ 377
Fri 6/26:05 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 7/23:25 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/11C$ 388
Thu 22/111:35 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 28/18:25 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11C$ 412
Sat 20/126:05 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 27/128:25 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/11C$ 583
Tue 30/125:00 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/13:25 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11C$ 1,503

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 14/1

6:05 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

8:25 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 212

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 20/1

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

8:35 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 235

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 28/12

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 4/1

7:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 377

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 5/2

6:40 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

3:25 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 377

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 6/2

6:05 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

3:25 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 388

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:35 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

8:25 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 412

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 20/12

6:05 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

8:25 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 583

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 30/12

5:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/1

3:25 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 1,503

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 14/1

5:20 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 91

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 23/3

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 91

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Sydney.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 27m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 50m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, March is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, June offers travelers the most options.

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